US EditionRolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner removed from Rock Hall leadership after controversial comments
- Jann Wenner, co-founder of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, has been removed from the board of directors after making comments that were seen as denigrating Black and female musicians.
- Wenner's comments sparked controversy, with him implying that Black and female artists did not measure up to the historical standard of rock 'n' roll. He suggested adding artists who may not meet the same standard just to avoid criticism.
- Wenner's remarks disregarded the contributions of influential Black artists like Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, and Curtis Mayfield, devaluing their talent and impact. His removal from the board signifies a stand against such discriminatory views in the music industry.
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Left-wing founder of Rolling Stone actually insults black, female artists — then board of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, which he also helped start, kicks him out
Jann Wenner, the left-wing founder of Rolling Stone magazine, insulted black and women musical artists in an interview with the New York Times — and as a result, the board of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, which Wenner also helped launch, kicked him out.What are the details?Wenner was doing publicity...
'Rolling Stone' Co-Founder Booted From Rock & Roll HOF After Comments About Black and Female Musicians
One of the founders of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation in 1983 has been “removed” from the organizations board of directors after comments about black and female performers he made in an interview published Friday. Jann Wenner, who also co-founded Rolling Stone magazine in 1967, made the comments in an interview with The New York Times about his new book, “The Masters,” a collection of interviews Wenner conducted with household names lik…
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